showcase stockholm issue 323

Feb 2012

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Stockholm, brought to you by Production Paradise. We highlight the very best of the Swedish visual media industry and, as usual, more information can be found in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

Since opening in 1997, Agent Bauer has built a formidable reputation for nurturing and promoting the most talented photographers, stylists, illustrators, animators and hair and make-up artists.

The company works with top-end artists and creatives who collaborate with leading publications and clients from all over the world.

Agent Bauer specialises in production services, controlling budgets and advising on the most cost effective and quality optimised ways to manage a production. Its services include location management, casting, transportation, equipment rental and accommodation. Logistics are its specialty, allowing clients and artists to focus on what they do best.

Agent Molly & Co. represents some of Scandinavia's most innovative photographers, illustrators and stylists, working within both the Swedish and international markets.

Each artist has their own unique niche, making it easy for clients to find exactly what they are looking for.

As agents, the company is involved in the creative process from concept to final image. Its job is to connect the right artist with the right client; making the perfect match requires genuine know-how and long experience.

The use of colours and emotions and a razor sharp eye for fashion make Waldemar Hansson one of a kind. Behind his uniqueness lie many years of practice, but his talent derives not only from the world of photography, but also from the world of art.

In his hometown Gothenburg, he studied art and painting and later photography. After finishing his studies he moved to Stockholm and for six years he worked as an assistant. During this time he worked for several well-known photographers.

His passion for fashion, and his love for storytelling, make his imagery sensual and unique. Waldemar possesses non-stop curiosity, creativity and an addiction to photography which results in a romantic, dreamlike and cinematographic expression.

All of Bsmart's clients have one thing in common: they know that they need their visual communications to stand out from the crowd. In today's age of intensive mass communication, it is absolutely imperative to create emphatic images that captivate the audience.

Bsmart is a team of 21 passionate artists who create those images, either on location around the world or at the company's studios in the centre of Stockholm and at Camps Bay, Cape Town.

As producers, photographers, CGI and retouching artists, the team is ready to bring every kind of visual idea to life.

Imaginara Studios delivers high quality editorial and commercial photography and full production services for the fashion industry. Regardless of whether it's shooting on location or in the studio, Imaginara Studios provides maximum quality to meet its clients' expectations and budget.

After over a decade of experience with commercial advertising film production and visual effects, Henke Bengtsson turned to fashion photography and founded Imaginara Studios in 2007. Clients vary from some of Sweden's largest fashion brands to individual designers. The company's work is published in both domestic and international fashion magazines and has been seen in fashion films and art competitions worldwide.

Andy Wilson is a highly sought-after photographer with an 18-year track record of delivering powerful, high-end images for commercial and leisure industry clients worldwide from his base in central London and more recently Stockholm.

His personable character enables him to put people at ease and capture moments that make a difference. This, combined with a clear sense of aesthetics, context and efficiency has made him a very active photographer, travelling extensively for clients such as Astrazeneca, Diageo and Vodafone, to name but a few.

Andy is currently working on a number of corporate projects for both financial and industrial clients in Europe and China, including GE Capital, Rolls Royce and Sulzer.

Swedish photographer Mattias Edwall's presence is total; he seems to see right to the core of his subjects. Although his work is classic with all the ingredients of excellent quality photography, the momentum is present as well as the heart and soul.

Mattias has lately concentrated on men's fashion shoots. His artistic interest and talent got him started in the fashion business at an early stage of his career, assisting in the Manhattan studios of photographers like Annie Leibovitz and Patrick Demachelier.

He started out on his own back in Stockholm with a group of like-minded friends. Together the group set new international standards for Swedish fashion photography, developing into a considerable fashion trade in Stockholm including agents, magazines, models, hair and make-up, and a growing number of photographers.

Today, Mattias works with international as well as Swedish magazines and advertising clients. He never stops trying out new techniques, models, locations, angles, props and compositions. He is also renowned for his portrait work, and there are very few Swedish actors, musicians, politicians, directors or other famous Scandinavian personalities that he hasn't photographed.

Based in Stockholm, Anna Rut Fridholm loves to catch energy and movement. She has worked as documentary and portrait photographer for different magazines more than 10 years.

Anna Rut is renowned for her capability to quickly and easily turn stiff situations into relaxed and funny environments. She is passionate about her work and loves meeting with her subjects, aiming to get a personal and relaxed expression.

Anna Rut is also engaged in a range of different personal projects, often featuring her own family or her observations of the places she visits. She produces her own exhibitions and has contributed work to both museums and the Public Art Council in Sweden.

Agent Molly & Co represents some of Scandinavia's most innovative photographers, illustrators and stylists, working within both the Swedish and international markets.

Each artist has their own unique niche, making it easy for clients to find exactly what they are looking for.

As agents, the company is involved in the creative process from concept to final image. Its job is to connect the right artist with the right client, and making the perfect match requires genuine know-how and long experience.

During 2011, the American Millennium production team visited Delight Studios twice. Director David Fincher and photographer Jean Baptiste Mondino loved the studio with its natural Nordic light.

H&M, Acne, Monki and many other brands use Delight Studios as their first choice for production. The wonderful facilities combined with outstanding service from the company's friendly crew ensures a pleasant and efficient stay.

The set-building team can take care of any request, while the equipment department will find a solution for any technical concern. An in-house chef takes care of all catering requirements.

"Why make it difficult when it can be done easy. Your stay is our delight."

Agent Molly & Co. represents some of Scandinavia's most innovative photographers, illustrators and stylists, working within both the Swedish and international markets.

Each artist has their own unique niche, making it easy for clients to find exactly what they are looking for.

As agents, the company is involved in the creative process from concept to final image. Its job is to connect the right artist with the right client, and making the perfect match requires genuine know-how and long experience.